Quirino Maini

July 20, 1923 - October 31, 2014

Mr. Quirino Maini, age 91, of Douglas passed away Friday afternoon, October 31, 2014, at the Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. He was born July 20, 1923 in Strangolagalli, Italy to the late Francesco Maini and the late Floriana Lisi Maini. Mr. Maini, a native of Strangolagalli, Italy, was a Brick Mason by trade. He was a World War II Army Veteran in Italy. He was a POW twice, and escaped twice. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Tullia Zoffranieri Maini, and 13 Brothers and Sisters. Survivors include: His Children: Maria Cerini of Pontecorvo, Italy, Lucy Edler of Douglas, Ga., Carmela Sementelli of Chiefland, Florida, Vincent Maini of Douglas, Ga., and Lina Maini of New York City, New York. 2 Brothers: Carlo Maini, and Antonio Maini. 9 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives Funeral Services were held Sunday, November 2, 2014, at 4:00 P. M. at the St. Paul's Catholic Church, with Father Paul O'Connell officiating. Entombment will follow at a later date in Westbury, New York at the Cemetery of The Holy Rood. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.